NV’Y Optical on Main
Dr. Nish Patel was first introduced to the eye care field at the early age of 16 when he began working at a local optical in Bowie and Gambrills. Throughout high school, his first job was filing charts and later working with patients as an optical technician. After high school, he went on to receive his undergraduate training at Northwestern University in Chicago & then his Doctorate at the New England College of Optometry. It was there that he met his now wife, Dr. Veera Patel.
Dr. Veera Patel is a hard-working California girl with an eye for fashionable eyewear! Prior to receiving her Doctorate at the New England College of Optometry, she earned her undergraduate degree at the University of California San Diego. It was during those years that she spent some time abroad with the non-profit group “Unite for Sight” to help underserved populations in remote villages regain sight through cataract operations. These experiences solidified her passion for eye care.
With a joint goal of serving their community with passion and integrity the two met & quickly became inseparable. After graduating, they were married in 2014 in Santa Barbara, CA and returned to Maryland to begin their lives together as a husband/wife Optometry team!
In 2018 they came full circle and purchased the very same practices that Dr. Nish Patel began working at in high school (located in Bowie and Gambrills)!
His story of hard work & self-determination has become a part of the mantra of those offices as he and Dr. Veera generously provide training opportunities to all of their employees and promote growth from within their company.
As their passion for eye care and vision health in the community grew so did their reputation. Now, the couple takes another exciting step as they open their Boutique Optical in Annapolis in 2020 – NV’y Optical on Main! (formerly known as Eyes on Main) The team here in Annapolis now has over 30 years of experience in the eye care field and are passionate about their products and remaining unique to the Annapolis community. They are dedicated to providing the Annapolis community with unmatched service both in the exam room and in the eyewear selection process. They look forward to seeing you and serving their community!
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What do you love most about your practice?
At NV’Y Optical on Main, we pride ourselves on providing unmatched customer service from the moment a patient walks in, to when they leave happy with their new glasses or contacts on. In the exam room our compassionate doctors take their time to explain various ocular conditions and expand overall awareness of eye health. Outside of the exam room, our well trained opticians are able to educate patients on the best optical solutions for their specific lifestyle and eye care needs while assisting them in choosing a frame that fits their face and their personality! Lastly, we strive to make our patient’s experience convenient and efficient by offering online scheduling, allowing text messaging to our office numbers, and providing same day emergency glasses options.
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What health problems can be detected from an annual eye exam?
During an eye exam, your doctor gets a live view of blood vessels, nerves and tissues behind the eye. Problems in the eye are often the first signs of disease elsewhere in your body. We use advanced imaging to take detailed photos, cross sections and measurements that help diagnose several conditions such as: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Brain Tumors.
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Are progressive lenses harder to get used to?
We use high quality digital surface progressive lenses that are extremely user friendly. They minimize peripheral distortion and progress naturally from one zone to another. Progressive lens technology has come a long way. The quality of the lenses combined with precise optical measurements are a key factor in progressive adaptation.
217 Main St. Annapolis, MD | 410-268-6246 | www.nvoptometry.com
